Performance Process

The following is a recommended timeline for the University’s calendar year performance management cycle. Schools and units may use this information to establish appropriate timelines for their areas.

While Lead@UVA is used to document performance at the University, the most important part of the process is the ongoing dialogue between employees and managers throughout the year.

Note: To prepare for a transition to the new Workday system later in 2018, some changes have been made to the performance templates in an effort to simplify the form and focus attention on performance goals for the coming year. The Development Plan and Competency sections have been removed. You may still use Competency information to inform writing of goals.

During the annual performance evaluation, both employee and manager assign a rating and provide comments on each goal, competency, and development activity, as well as an overall rating and comments. During this phase of the performance cycle, the calibration process also occurs (see Performance Management Resource Guide).